Angel Reese was already dominating the boards and earning All-Star recognition. But Wednesday brought something even bigger: a spot on the NBA2K26 WNBA Edition cover. When Dallas Wings guard DiJonai Carrington saw the news, she knew exactly what to say.
Angel Reese NBA 2K26 Cover Gets 5-Word Shoutout From DiJonai Carrington
Reese’ dominance is no longer just personal, as she is starting to lift her team, too. The Chicago Sky forward helped lead her team to their sixth win of the 2024-25 season with a convincing 87-76 victory over the Dallas Wings.
The 23-year-old finished the game with 15 points, 11 rebounds, and one assist, continuing her double-double streak. Through 18 games this season, she is now averaging 13.2 points and 12.9 rebounds per game.
Before this win, the Sky had struggled to turn Reese’s individual brilliance into team success. Many fans were frustrated, feeling that her elite-level play wasn’t translating into victories. However, nobody doubts that Reese is delivering MVP-level performances night after night.
Meanwhile, her consistency hasn’t gone unnoticed. On Wednesday, 2K Sports announced that Reese will be the cover athlete for the NBA2K26 WNBA Edition, a major honor that reflects her rising status in the league.
She has been on a hot streak lately, and being on the NBA2K26 WNBA Edition cover is arguably one of the biggest achievements of her young career. Wings guard Carrington joined the celebration by commenting on Reese’s tweet, “Killin these heauxs!! congratsss sis šš½šš½š©·š©·.” Reese is literally killing it, as she’s featured solo on the cover this time with no co-star alongside her.
killin these heauxs!! congratsss sisšš½šš½š©·š©·
ā dĪ¹jonaĪ¹ carrĪ¹ngŃonā (@DijonaiVictoria) July 9, 2025
What Makes This NBA 2K26 Cover Special for Reese?
The cover art also features her first signature shoe with Reebok, the Angel Reese 1, adding further significance to the moment. She shared the news on her Twitter handle, writing excitedly, “Of course we do everything BIG. Why not debut my signature shoe on the cover of NBA2K ?!?!”
Additionally, she made history as the sixth WNBA player to grace the cover of the iconic video game franchise. She joins legends like Candace Parker, Sue Bird, and A’ja Wilson, who previously featured on the game cover.
The game will launch on September 5 across all major platforms. If the Sky can continue stacking wins behind Reese’s strong play, both she and the franchise are positioned for one of the biggest marketing runs in recent memory.
Her recent stretch has been nothing short of dominant. Reese has averaged over 11 rebounds per game across her last seven outings, spanning from June 23 to July 10. Recently, the strong play also earned her a selection for the upcoming WNBA All-Star Game. These accomplishments have opened the door for this major marketing opportunity.
